Vortex LE Training Instructors

David Harris has had an impressive and impactful career in the US Army, dedicating 20 years of service, with most of his career in Special Operations. His diverse experience encompasses various mission sets, including mobilization, intelligence collection, close quarter battle (CQB), and sniper operations. As an instructor at the 3rd Special Forces Group special forces advanced urban combat course SFAUC, David specialized in teaching close quarter combat and combat marksmanship, where he was the primary instructor in these disciplines. In his time in the Military, David was deployed to Iraq x1, Afghanistan x6, Pakistan x1, Gana x1, South Sudan x1, and Nigeria x1.

After retiring, David became a contractor with Vortex Optics, helping to establish their military and law enforcement sales team training division arm. David is also a contractor with Tactical Hyve, IWI.US, and OA Defense. In his spare time, David takes classes from other instructors. He actively participates in competitive shooting sports such as 3-Gun, 2-Gun, and USPSA, continuously honing his skills and engaging with the shooting community